Getting Your Airhead Carb Dialed In Perfectly
If you've spent any time tinkering with vintage BMW motorcycles, you know that getting an airhead carb to behave is practically a rite of passage. There is something incredibly satisfying about the way a horizontal twin-cylinder engine sounds when it's idling perfectly, but getting there usually involves a little bit of grease, a lot of patience, and maybe a few choice words directed at a stubborn brass screw. Whether you are running the classic Bing constant velocity (CV) carbs or the older slide-style versions, understanding how these things breathe is the key to making your old airhead feel like a new machine. ...